Instead of intervening after students have fallen behind, schools should consider a holistic approach that actively prevents learning gaps before they happen.

K-12 schools in Michigan are expected get $150 million for COVID-19 testing under a supplemental budget lawmakers sent to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer late Tuesday.

In a statement released Dec. 16, President Biden said negotiations will "continue next week," adding that "it takes time to finalize these agreements, prepare the legislative changes, and finish all the parliamentary and procedural steps needed to enable a Senate vote."

High school is too late to start comprehensive career exploration, given the ever-evolving needs of the workforce. That's why middle schools are now focusing on project-based learning, maker spaces and new electives.